The New York Herald Newspaper, December 11, 1866, Page 3

NEW YORK © BA xnowicage wnsterer upon which suc» charge con's ss aoe iin ga Mp eee ae this matter WASHINGTON INTERESTING PROCEEDINGS IN CONGRESS. Passage in the House of the Bill Designating the 4th ef Merch as the Time for the Meeting of Congress, The Bill Regulating the Tenure of Cffice Reported in the Senate. Protracted Senatorial Debate on the Dis- trict of Columbia Franchise Bill. Cerrespondence Relating to the Discovery and Arrest of John H. Surratt. ke, &c. &o. Wasurxotox, Dec. 10, 1866, ‘The Fortioth Congrens. ‘The adoption by the House of an act for the assembling ‘©f the Fortieth Congress on the 4th of March will throw out of representation six loyal States, unless otherwise arranged for by special act:—namely, New Hampshiro, ‘whieh votes for Representatives in March ; Rhode Island and Connecticut, in April; California, in September; Kentucky aed Tennosses, in August, Ters*terial Governments for the South. ‘There i@ w evident determination on the part of the Fadicals t@ yah their reconstruction policy to the point of bringiy 44 the States) lately in rebellion down to the condition of Territories, and organize them anew into @tate gow waments, This may not be accomplished im- sardiately, ut is avorred, but that the movement will thus @n4 is the confident opinion of those high in radical posi- doa The Test Oath Decision. In the United States Suprome Court to-day the case of the Missouri toat oath was resumed. There was some ‘expectation that a decision would be rendered in this @ane this morning, but Lorenzo Sherwood, of Texas, ad- dressed to the Court a motion for @ reargument of the case, stating, in substance, that it was a matter in which the loyal people of the South took a deep interest, and that himeeclf and General A. J. Hamilton, of Texas, ‘were of the opinion that the case on behalf of the gov- ernment, in support of the constitutionality of the oath, had not been fully presented. It was, therefore, de- sired that the Court would hear further argument before rendering an opinion in the case, The Chief Justice Suggested to counsel that his motion be put in writing and filed, stating that it would then be considered, It fs not true, as has been telegraphed North and Bouth, that the Supreme Court of the United States has recently made a new rule admitting members to a bar without taking the test oath. The old oath is administered to applicants in open court, and the ap- piicant is then required to retire to one of the adjoining @ffices and there subscribe to the test oath. This infor- ‘gation is derived from Mr. Middleton, the Clerk of the Court, Jeff Daviato Remain in Confinement. ‘There 1s the best authority for saying that the Presi- Gent bas positively dotermined not to interfere in the esse of Jeff Davis by ordering his release on parolo, but ‘Bhat he will remain where he is until arrangements can ‘be made for bis trial some time during the ensuing epring. Thad Stevens does not believe that Jeff Davis can be adjudged guilty of complicity in the assassination of Lin- eoln. He thinks he had no band in it, Stevens was Anvited by the Secretary of State to dine with bim yes- derday, bat declined on accoant of tli health, Genera] Grant and Lady Give a Grand Fancy Drese Masquerade to Juveniles. A grand fancy dross masquerade was to-night by General and Mrs, General Grant to juveniles at their Fesidence, on I, street. Among the distinguished par- Wes present were members of the Cabine', the princtpal ‘army and navy officers, foreign diplomats, members of Oongress and a number of the must prominent citi- gens, who were present by special invitation as spectators, while the young gentiomen and Jadies, friends of the General's children, enjoyed themselves in dancing, muric and other entertainments. Troderick Grant, the General's eldest son, appeared at the beginning of the marquerade as a West Point cadet end afterwards assumed tho character of @ cavalier, General D. H. Racker's son appeared as Pizarro, Other young gentlemen sustained the characters of General ‘Washington, Sir Peter Teazle, knights, troubadours, pegow, peasants and Italian brigande. The young ladies apponred as fairies, queens and gypsies, It was a most enjoyable affair throughout and may be regarded as the Aneuguration of the season of festivities commencing ‘with the Christmas holidays. ‘The Safety of Human ‘The Secretary of the Treasury bas addressed the fol- Sewing circular to inspectors of steamboats — Sia—On the 6th ult. a circu Ode supervising 1 of steamboats Gistricts, calling their attention to the provis Gon ten of the act of July 26, 1866, and directing them fle seo at once that all passenger vessolx, propelled swbol'y oF im part by steam, are equipyed with suitable nioned section, and'that uo ‘eerviicate of license be granted unless vessels are thus provided. Numerous in b bred having been made im: re and ovbers us, or may defer the same until the expiration of Present certificates of license, you are hereby in- toens in explanation of the circular of November 6, the provisions of the jaw apply at once to all steam hether bearing unexpired certificates 6600 for each offence. contem - ‘a duty no jess fesponatble than that of providing jhe most eflicient manner possible for the safety of man lives on shipboard, and any refusal or neglect to Ha ‘will be visited with the full ties bed ite: H. MoCULLOCH, Secretary of the ‘Treasury. Payment of State Debts Incurred During the w ‘The memorial of Comptrolier Hillhouse, of New York, ‘urges Congress in a lengthy argument to provide for the payment Of the Siate debts mourred in the prow*cution of the war, The object for which they were incurred ‘he declares to be no loss national than the preservation of the government, and that a weakness in the members of the Union would have been incompatible with vigor fin tho head, and therefore policy, no less than justice, calls for payment of those debts. He deetns it doubtful whethor, with the currency in a normal condition, State tares, levied on real or personal property, will more Qian sufies for ordinary State expenses—taxes which Dear unequally on land and tend to oppress the farming fnterests, on Which the prosperity of all others depends le therefore proposes that the general government shall relinquish some particular source of revenue to the several States, te be used in the liquidation of war debts, ‘and saggeste that the tax on incomes be thus hed as an ample and proper item for such « purpote, expecially as it ts questionable whether it comes withia the meaning of the word “indirect” im the constivuttonal Clause concerning taxation R Wholesale € ne President Jobnsoa bas to- pliance with the mggestion of @ memorial presented to im by Ur, J. H, Griscom, on bebaif of the New York Prison Association, graating the priviteges of the com- Mutation ayntem of the State of New York to all con- Victe under sentence of the civil and military courts of the United States, extending to them the same clemency and abatement of time, vpon tho same terms provided for the conviets under sentence of the courts of the Biate, as an inducement and consideration [or good con. duct amd faithfel and diligent attontion of ‘he convicts fn the obeetvange of the regulations of the pfivons and in (he pefformance of the work impoved upon them. ‘This beneroleut suggestion received the prompt and aordial nasent of the President, and in accordance there- wh the Attorney General was requested immediately to prepare @ Suftable document for the execution of the desigu—4 Movement Which will undouliouly increase the good onder of the prisemers and encourage the re- , formation of thore from whom the beneiits of the law ave heretofore been withheld. A law of similar put- port, oppfacable to ail the States in tie Union, was to- dey oy 496d im Congress by Senasor Harrie, which will 20 1)06e8 0m be enacted, No Financial Mensare Vet Agreed Upen. }: ‘The Commitjee of Waar end Means Bare not rey Agreed upop any financial measure, therefore it is not true, a8 has been telegraphed hence, that they have decided favorably upon Representative Boutwell’s pro- Position contemplating weekly sales of gold. ‘All attempts to interfere with the national banks or tho currency were summartiy voted down in the House to-day. These straws are highly suggestive of the financial policy of Congress duriug the present session. ‘The House Investigating Committees. Among the committees of investigation appointed by the Honse to-day that relative to the New Orleans riot— Elliot, of Massachusetts, chairmain—will soon proceed South, probably to-morrew. That relative tothe murder of three soldiers in South Carolina, and the facts concerning the discharge of the culprits—Pike, chair- man—will hold {ts meetings here, as will also that en- gaged in investigating frauds upon the revenue, Darling chairman, ‘The Extra Bounty. In the case of a soldier, recontly deceased, who bad bequeathed his claim for extra bounty to a person to whom he was indebted for attendance, it has been de- cided by the proper accounting officer that the act of July 28, 1866, creates no inheritance, either by de- scent or by will, beyond what is therein exprossly asserted, and the legatee in the case referred to cannot inherit the bounty bequeathed him by the deceased sol- dier. It is understood that the Pay Department has com- menced to pay the extra bounty in certain cases where full information has been obtained from the Second Auditor. a8 shown by the muster rolls and other doou- ments on ‘ilo in his office, Transportation of Officers and Saldiern. It has been decided that officers or soldiers who do- cline to accept trapaportation in kind upon muster out will not be allowed any claim to pay for travel to place of enrolment, The Appointment of Paymasters in the Regu- lar Army. The President and Secretary of War are enveloped with difficulties of a perplexing character in deciding upon the few fortunate individuals of the legions of deserving applicants who are to receive appointments as paymas- tera in the regulararmy. The straggle now going on among the aspirants for these agrosable positions is energetic and persistent. But six appointments havo been made within the last few months, four of which— George Pomeroy, J. Steinberger, William G, Moore and George P. Ire—were made to fill vacancies in the old regular army. Under the provisions of the new army bili Colonels N. B. Brown and D, McClure, who have been discharging the duties of Deputy Paymaster Generals, have been appointed Assistant Paymaster Generals, and J. C. MeGrath, of Missouri, and W. W. Johnson, of Ohio, have been appointed Paymasters, The Female Clerks ia t! Treasury Depart- men! ‘The sahject of dispensing with the employment of women tu the Treasury Department is undergoing dis- cussion, It is asserted that while many of them are capable and earn their salaries, others are inefficient and undeserving, notwithstanding which it is impossible to discharge them, owing to the importunity of friends and other influences, the pay being greater than that which women receive in any other vocation, The pressure for appointments is overwhelming, the President's house, General Grant's headquarters and the Treasury Depart- ment are besmiged continually, and on many days tho greater portion of the time of the Secretary and his as- sistants is taken up in reining to employ women and in explaining the reason for such refusal, There ars now from fifty to one hundred more women in tho Treasury Department than the Secretary is justified in retaining. In view of all the disadvantages attending the employ- ment of women, and the continued pressure for appotnt- Tents and the consequent annoyance, the Secretary of the Treasury is considering the expediency of following the example of the Secretary of the Interior and dis- missing all the female employéa, The Massachusetts Liqner Cases. Mr. Richardson, of Boston, arrived this morning and entered for trial in the Supreme Court of the United ‘States several liquor cases involving questions net de- cided last winter, The questions may or not be heard during this term. Ao effort, it ia sald, will be made tn Congress to change law upon the subject. THIRTY-NINTH CONGRESS. Second Sension. SENATE. Wasnmetox, Dec, 10, 666, Mesere. Brown, (rep.)ot Mo, and Sprague, (rep.) of RL, abwent heretofore, appeared in their seats. ™ CONTENTS OF DOCUMENT# DEETROYED TO BE OFFERED iN RVIDRSCR Mr. Moreas, (rep.) of N. Y., presented a me- morial of the Chamber of Commerce of New York, representing that the records and papers in the Clerk’s office of the United States District Court for the Southern district of Missiasippl, have been des- troyed by fire, which documents contained evidence of great {mportance to citizens of the Northern, Eastern and Western states and requesting the passage of an act providing that in any proceeding in any court the contents of any paper, document or record so destroyed aball be offered in evidence; such contents may be proved by parole testimony or by a copy thereof cer- tifled as a copy by the Clerk of sald court, with the same effect as if the original had been produced. Referred to Committee on Judiciary. THE FEASIBILITY OF A TRLEORATH LINR TO THE Weer Coast OW FRANCE Mr. MonGan presented resolutions of the Chamber of Commerce of New York in favor of the employment of & portion of the pational navy for the purpose of acer taining by proper aoandings the facilition afforded by tbe bed of the Atlantic Ocean for laying lines of telegraphic cable directly connecting ir Atlantic coast with the Wentorn coast of France aud Southern Europe. Referred jo the Committe on F Relations, AN INCREASED DUTY ON LK MANOFACTURES ASKED, o ime: sent of the abi be made to such ‘office 00 the Renate auah ofoe shin romain in abepanae, without in in any miery, hong see attached thereto, until the same shall be appointment thereto by und with the the Senate. And. du moh time, all the powers and duties belonging to sald ofice shall be ex ercised by such other officer as may by law exercise sugh Powers and duties in caso of @ vacancy in such oflloe. HC. & And be it further enacted, that nothing in this aet contained ‘be construed to extend the term of any office the duration of which is limited by law. Mr. Epwusps said that in reporting the above the committee had been actuated by no feeling of hostility ainst the present or any other administration, but io what the committee couceived to be the true republican interests of the country, under all administrations, aud under the domination of all parties, | 6 growth which is before us im the future. Io chat spirit, sald Mr. Edmunds, we ask attention to the bill when it comes to be considered. 1 move that the amendment be printed and the bill made the special order for Thuraday next. Mr. Fxssexpes hoped Mr. Edmunds would withdraw his motion for special order, and instead of that give notice that he would call up the bill on Thnraday. Mr. Epaunos complied with the suggestion and modi- fled bis motion accordingty. THK ADMISSIOY OF COLORADO, Mr. Wave introduced a bill for the admission of Colorado. Referred to the Committee on Territories. RAN FRANCISCO CRNTRAL PACIVIO RAILROAD, Mr. Conness, (rep,) of Cal., introduced « bill to. grant aid for the construction of the San Francisco Ceutral — Railroad, Referred w the Committee on Public ant THE BETTER PROTECTION OF PASENORRY, Mr. CHANDLER, (rep.) of Mich., introduced the follow- ing joint resolution, which was referred to the Com- mittee on Commerce Betelvety That the Ofth division of the ninth section of an ‘act eptitied “An Act to amend au xct entitled an act to pro- vide for the better security of pag vessels propelied in Canin’ or for other Purposes,” approved A 5 amended that Inapectors ae in the ri for exempta steamer from the obligation to carry {h a safe chest or apartment composed of or lined with metal compact ‘of friction matehes, securely puoked In strong. Light wooden ebests or boxes, the covers of which aball be fastened on by | if fantenings, and which ahall be stowed in par ‘eamer fenignated. in e° Meense by the inspectors, and ata safe distance from UNITED STATES PRIFONERA, Mr. Hannis, (rep.) of N, ¥., presented a bill relative to imprisoned under sentence for offences against the laws of the United States, which provides that all laws of in the nitentiaries of the United States, shall have the bene- t of all laws of the State in which they are imprisoned, granting or assuring to ns convicted and imprisoned for offences against the laws of the State, as a reward for or incentive to good conduct and obedience to prison rules, mitigation of sentence or reducing term of im- prisonment, or any other privileges whatever, and au- thorizes district judges to cause the law to be executed, and to give to the warden or keeper of the prison certifi- cate for the discharge of any convict before the expira- tion of his term, or for other mitigation of punishment in irsuance of the provisions of the State laws aforesaid. ‘he bill was referred to the Judiciary Committee, TELPGRATH LINKS ON THE PRINCIPAL MAIL ROUTRA, Mr. Brown offered the following resolution, which was agreed to:— Resolved, That the Committee on Post Ofices and Post onde fing the Post Om telegraph lines alo them as it may 4 Huex as may be already extal (if that sball be deemed more advisable) for the use and control of auch lines, and in connection with « postal business to ostablieh offices at such pointe as may be determined upon, open at all hours to he mublio and the press for the eafe and s ex, under r regulation a thew to repent by bill THE OONFIECATION ACT. Mr. Troweutt, (rep.) of Iil.. moved at half-past twelve that the Senate take up the bill to repeat the thir- teenth section of the Confiscation act, being the section granting to the President the power to declare amnesty to those engaged in rebellion. Mr. ee of Me.. sald the bill to regulate the elective franchise in the District of Colambia was enti- ted to priority over ell others, as it had been on the calondar longer than any other. Mr. Taumsui, deheved the Senate might have both bills to-day. Mr. Eger gear na much in favor of Mr. Trom- bali’s bill, still believed thas indicated By Mr. Morrit! was the more important, and ought to be iaken up first. ‘Mr. Trumbull's motion was put and lost. TRE RLZOTIVE FRANCHISE IN THR DOTRICT. ‘The bill to regulate the frenchise in thir District was then taken up and read: aa originally introduced fo the Senate, The bili was as follows :— Sgcreon). That (rom oh after, the pensage of this aot each nnd every male person, exc rs and persons Coder auardicoship, bf the age of twenty-one yes wards who has not been con ‘of any ini minimum rates; on orrace, ‘Sxo. 2. ‘That an: hose duty it shall be to receive Distros of Columbla who ‘or who shall widfully reject, the rote of aby person entitt such right under this shall be able to »n action of tort by the person Injured, a hall iotmept and conviction, if sueh act’ was not ex thousand Aol ono in done kao , to lars oF to, oumnent for not exceeding one your Jn the jail of said District, or Bec. % That if an aud on convict ny warn excred $1000, or be impritoned In the jail in swid district for not to exceed thirty deys, or both, at the discretion of the Court, ‘See, 4 That it sball be the duty of the several courts hav- ing criminal jurisdiction tn said diatrict, to give this net In to the Grand Jury at the commencement of ts 3 Vat all nets and of acts ineonsistent with w this act be and the same ate hereby repealed. The Committee on the District of Colambia recom- mended the following as a substitute for the above : Sxoriow 1. That from and after the prasage of this act ach and evéry male person. excepting paupers and persons under guardianship of the age uf twenty-one years w and excepting person: oF Colambla ta give eid and comfort vo the Isa citizen of the United States, and who he naid district for the period of win ection, therein. snail be entitled to resided tn any oF OF rac, Say Boren, whose duty it shall be to receive r, a within the District of Columbia who shall wiltally reject the vote of any person entitled to sve rights under this aety shall be toon action of tort by the person conypeting. bf sch 4ch ceed or to Imprisont one your tp the jail of ‘sald District, of see. § That if any Mr. Freuxonvysry, (rep. brat vernon ar persons shal rapt or distarb any auc im memorial of thi aeotsert be deemed guilty of ® mindemeanor, K A, And, on conviction thereof, aball be fined in any sum pot to noe otures, paces OLS. or be smegienned the Ss District for a port exeood thi: nf um PROTECTION TO DOMRETIC WOOL GROWERA, a nv aby! Mr. Pouasp, (rep.) of Vt., presented memorial and resolutions of the Wool Growers’ Convention of Vermont, urging the of a bill for the protection of domestic wool growers, ferred to the Finance Committe. PRE-RMPTIONS, Mr. Ramsay, (rep.) of Minn., offered the following reso- lution, which was agreed to:— Resolved, That the Committees on Public Lands be directed to jngulre tate the expedicney of making the Agricnitural and Mechanical College land sorip receivable im payment for pre-emptions. TUR POPULATION AND WRALTH 0 Mr. Wann, (rep.) of Ob citizens of Colorado, controverti that the Territory is declining m popu! Industry, and sete relative thereto, yesterday. The memorial was ordered printed. INOREARED PAY OF ARMY OPPICERS, Mr. Wirsow, (rep.) of Masa, prevented increased pay of army officers, whieh was Military Comunittee RWORGANIZATION AND INCRIA Mewr oc RR Mr. Preemxnms, (rep.) of Me., presented petitions from department clerks avking & reotgauiza'ton of the clerical force of the departments and increase of pay. Referred to the Commities on Finance. TT DUTY ON FENRRRD OTF, Mr. Monaan, (rep.) of N. Y., presented a petition for inecrensed import Say on lineeod oil Referred to the Finance Committne. PROERSTATION OP CORNYLE JEWEPT's PRITTION Mr, Scene, (rep.) of Mast, presented the petition of Cornell Jewett, that Havnibal Hamlin be declared President of the United Ftavex, (Laughter.) Referred to the Judictary Committes. THR ADMINGON OF NERRASKA RECOMMENDED. Mr Wane, from the Commitioe on Territories, reported back the pit! to admit Nebraska, with @ recommendation that it pare, THE TENOR OF CHRTAIN CIVIL OFMORE Mr. Rowewos, (rep.) of Vt, from the Committne on Retrencliment, to whon had beea referred Mr. Williams’ ulate the term of office, reported the following {tute and recommon ted that It paws: — tition for ‘erred to the PAY ASKED BY DRPART- Re it courted by the Senate and IT of Representatives: of the United Statoe of America, In Congres# assembled, that every pe exer pting the cron of Meat the oF the Navy, and of the Interior, the Post- att z |wibibed to net Uierein, ain ioe Watil a auseesKor shall have been In lke manner ved aad duly qualified, exenpl as berein otherwise pro- ne ‘Af orem utd, 5 sect peefuing thine Of tals wet, shall, during m reoens 0 House, be shown by evidence satisfactory (0 the President to be guilty of misconduct in ofteg or crime. of wiall for any omne diaqoatined or incapable of perform upon by (he Bonate; aud in ageh Ht shall be the ducy che Py within twenty dm the firm Gav of such het meuting of the Renate to Pepwrt to. the Nena'e rach bus: and for \ e > the eridewee 11 the ase, nea the of « y the cou ‘RC, 4. That it shall be the duty of the several courts har ing ju tn sald Distrtet wo give this aft in cbeige (0 the Grand Jury at the commencement uv uC. 6 Tibat all acts and paris of acts, {nconsiatet wi art, be and the same are hereby repeated. vc. @ That the Mayors and Aldermen of the cities of Wash- ington and Grorgetowa res) 08 OF before the Great day of Maren in each ‘a list of the persone they judge to be quali id etties in to vole i ing said iia on two days in each sor Urine previons notion Of Ube tme.aed pises of each cern giving previous. notice me eae pension, oy Avs pewspavér printed ia rae Avatricg Sec 7. Thaton or before the day election the Ma: and Aldermen of satd erties shall post tip « list of vourrs thus in one oF more pablic ‘said cition respect ine Fruly, at least ton daye prior 10 sald ano Bre. & That the olliorrs presiding at any election shall Keep and uae the cheek list hereiv require: lection of ail oMicers delivered by the rover in per residing oMeer has had opportunity to nuty, and «ball find his name oa the ascerta ly that his vole ts single Mr, Wistar, (rep po W. Va, the following as a substitute for the first nection of the substitute offered by the committee :— In all elections to be held hereafter in t mbia the following describes persons, Tit have the right to votar— "iret, ali re actially tesbients of aad Dintr therein at the alections held therein ia the yr ih force, snennd, all pereons read HFlet, who have been Aaly mustered into the military or naval gore of the United States during the late rebel. fion and huts bean or erealter shail be honorab'y discbaraed therefrom: (titrd, mal 1B 29h "Mbigg a liained the age of i mantis, oF couvivted of an I fence, and who, being resideats of the ward oF die. whieh they shall offer to vote, «hi suid distriet. for the period of one year ni election, and who shall have paid the Lore samewed againat inem, abd who can read and who cam write their names, Mr. Monmutt raid the bill had been 80 long before the Senate, and wax #0 well understood, that ho aid net PAUpers, PerRONs nan conn: by bea inearure to regulate the elective franchise in the It wonid be seen that the bill purported to District of Colambia It was more than that. vel S\PETY OP THE STEAMSHIP BRITANNIA, we oporcmnarcmaent ameniticL Shale Bragcht imo Port by, the disfraachise the rebels of tala Bislticl. ey as pvelee in. the ‘and could ave none. ara carte to his od. @ a affairs in the district. woh youd Erte and, have already voled und are v vo eatitied to vote. It looked to the future only in this POAPSct, and it gave the ballot to all, without to educational quulincations, who had been in the Union arm) Y- The question belag on Mr. Willey's amendment, Mr, Moras anked if it was divisible, ‘The Cran said Mr, Willey’s amendment was to strike out and insort—that was not divisible. Mr. Morrite said he would like to get a separate vote on the ‘rst clause of Mr, Willoy’s amendment, He was to that clause, ir, Feraexpay Ce ae that the object wished by Mr, Morrill could be attained if Mr. Willey would add to the first clause of his amondment the words “excepting all persons who beve voluntarily given aid and comfort to the rebels during. the late rebsllion.”’ Mr. Witey declined to modify his amendment. On a question being raised, the Chair decided that it was in order to move to atrike out the first clanse of Mr. Wil- ley’s amondment, The motion was made, and tho clause stricken out, ‘Lhe question being then on Mr. Willey's amendment as amended, Mr. Wiigon hoped it would not be adopted. He was in favor of unrestricted manhood suffra; xcept as to age and time of rest- dence. He was to the qualification of reading and writing; he had voted against it {n his own Stat and would voto against it here, We were now in acon dition to demand universal suffrage, and we should de mand it. He was atone time in favor of the proposition started by the New York Hunan, to grant wuf- frage to those who had fought in the army, who ewned pi vy, who could read an write er who belonged to a Christian Church. ‘Ho was in favor of that once, because he believed it was all that could be got, But the country in tending in the right direction now, jing loa than untversal #af- frage oucht to be accepted. Poor men needed the pro- tection of the ballot as well as rich men, and the ignorant as weil an tho wine, Mr. Savisneny, (dem) of Del., anid it waa not his in- tention wo discuss the bill just now before the final vote wastaken, He oped to express his disapprobation of it in every form. During the last political campaign his State of Delaware was visited by many speakers from different States, some ing to come from Louisiana, Rome from Mississippi, some from Tennessee, some from Virzinia, and, among the rest, by the distinguished Senn- tor Wilson from Massachnaetts. Having been apprised that Mr. Wilson was coming to Delaware to enlighten the people of that State in their ‘daties at the polls, he (Santsbury) apprised popular audiences that he would be @ frank and open who would state honestly his convictions and opinions. By some lapse of memory, however, Mr. Wilaon had forgotten to say ‘& word in favor of the doctrine ho was advocating. The lo ot Delaware were not deceived, however, owing, from the records of Congress, what the inten- tion of the dominant majority was, the people of that Jant little State had given a larger majorit; the jocratic Siate ticket than they had ever gir ra, They gavo « majority in favor of what they bad always believed, that this was a white man’s government, and against negro suffrage in any and all forma, Mr. Wiison waid it was true ho visited Delaware last summer. Knowing very well that he was in @ State in whioh not much progress had been made, he acted somewhat on the scriptural principle of giving mille to babes. (Laughter) Mr. Sacrsnvey hoped that when Mr. Wilson came to Delaware again be would bring, not his milk can only, be bi eead basket, for at oF het the strong ly in the of the state Reekeine oe ira After further discussion, Mr, Avrnowy, (rep.) of RL, moved to amend Mr. Willey's ameudment by adding as follows at tie end of it:— But no n aball have the right to vote who in any way voluntarily gave aid or comfort to the enemy during the late rebellion. Mr. Cowan, (rep.) of Pa., would like Mr, Anthony to state by whom the existence of the disqualification men- toned in his amendment was te be determined. It could not be aswamed that the people of this District were gulity of treason until they had been fairly tried and convicted. The Iaw presumes them all innocent, and the constitution declared that thev conld be con- victed only by due process of law. If there wax any mania the District who had committed treason there were laws under whic he coutd be tried. Mr, ANTuONY end there was @ mode provided in the sixth nection to obtain the evidence necessary under his amendment. He supposed there were as many wayn of ascertaining whether a man had been in the rebel army as of ascertaining whether he was twenty-one yeare of aca. Mr. Brows objected to the reading and writing quati- fication, and'on that account would vove agains Mr. Anthoay’s amendment, because he did not wish to per- fect apy amendment which contained such a propo- sition. ‘The question being put on Mr. Anthony's amendment, th was adopted. Mr, Hewpnixs, (dem.) of Imd., moved to reconsider the voto by which the first clause of Mr, Willey's amend- ment Was stricken out. reed to. Mr, Convnem moved to out from Mr. Willey’s amendment the follow! ‘words :—‘‘And who have paid the tax axanssed ¥ Mr, Bacisncay mid Wf this bill were passed in twe years the District would be Hooded by negroes, and there would be @ Mayor and Uorporation, He could vou for no ponediiemes to the bil, as be was Oppored to it in every shape and form. Mr. Comsnas withdrew his amendment, and the ques on wer upon striking out the first rection of Mr. Mor- Till’s Dil aad inserting in hea thereof the two remaining clauses of Mr. Willey’s propceition, the tirst uaving been stricken out. ‘The yeas nud naye were demanded, and by one yes and fourty-one nays the Senate refused to adopt Mr. Witey's amendinens. ‘The question was then on the substitution of the com- mittee’ s for the original bill, Mr. Moun: moved to amend the Aret section of the Proposed substitute, by the suriking out of the words “x months,’’ and insertiog to lew thereof the words “one year.” Adopted. Mr. Wirse~ moved to amwond #0 as to add, ‘And in the ‘Ward Or district in Which he shat offer to voto,’ ‘three months,’ in the same section after the words just in- werted, ‘Op motion of Mr. Monnits. these were adopted Mr. Cowan moved to amend the firet section, second line, of the substivute, by #triking oat the word “male,” before * on He said this was inevitable, Ik could not be resixted when ft was demanded, as \t would be, by Gfteea millions of American women, and granted to neeroes, He demanded the yeas and na} ‘The Sepate, at tan minutes to four o’ciock, on motion of Mr. Asrnoxt, adjourned, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. Warumatox, Dec. 10, 1866. RATUTLCAN FORM OF COVFRNMENT TO CRHTAIN KOUTIIERN STATES. for bills, the By Mr. Warp, (rep.) of N. ¥.—Bil) to grant to certain Staten that bare deen in rebeliion @ republican form of government. |! was read twice and referred to the fe. constraction Committee, and ordered printed. Kt provides for the appointment of Provisional Gov- ernore for thove “tates, who are to call state Conventions. All male persons, native born oF naturalized, who hi been residents of the election district six months, irre- spective of color, of the age of twenty-one years, and now oa to the excepted classes, to vote in ele t- tng delogates to the conventions; the delegate to be Joyal men. The excepted clases are these who have held office, civil or milftary. under the confederacy ; les, publishers of ‘oath to support the constitution, Sopaabeaned at the Naval or Muitary Academy. When the de frame a State conatitution that aball secure wulfrage to all but the exceptional classes, and shall dix- quality from bolding office all who alded in the rebellion, Aud sequre to al! men not disqualified by treason ar other orime equal rights aud full protection, shail in the event Of the adoption of tne constitetion by the people provide for the election of State, Jadicial and legislative officers, and shall submit the constitation to the people autho rized t@ vows for delecntes tor thetr adoption or rejection ~titution shall be adoped, and the amend ments mot by Congress to the consiitation of the United States are adopted, then the loyal members of Congress from thore States to be admitted to thelr seats. AMERICAN ATLANTIO TRLRGH/PH COMPANY Me, Dantiso, (rep) of N. ¥., introduced a bil! granting a jt to Innd a submarine of the American Atian ue rep Company, It was read twice and referred to the Poat OM ut Tho Bit grants th organized under the laws of the fare of Now York the porpove of wetan Hiehing telegrspi:ie communications between the Cnied | States bod over nations, via Berinadas, Azores Idandy and Popiigal, (he sole right and privilege of the Atlantic comet within the Jariedicnon of the United Slater for the | GRY persons in the late rebel tates whore period of twenty years; the company to commence bomen | in two yeart and the government tw have priority of une. THR SECTRAUTY Lawe of N. J., introduced a bill (0 repeal Read twice and referred to the oe It repeals all the act envied “An the act for the paoisbment of certain the United States and the acts therel 5 ping the twelfth seetion thereof '' VALIDTT oF PRELDENTIAL PROCLAMATION Me. Bisenes. (rep. of Oblo, Intrddoend Clare valid and conctusive Coral Promdten: acu ins aot mf ry Comm beet one Read ow re and referred Wo the | on ANCIUNWEST OF EDR A rep.) 0 Ind, introfuced « bill (9 make treason od ovr by Wairagchemg within Ub Columbia a!) pervas who voluntapily bere arms ageinet the Cue Of often from of oder the no-callgd Confederate Baten them. Reed twice and referred to tine, oe ROUEN OF THR wa: Pigenox tO ov 1812. Vax More, (ep ots ¥. Preseuted 4 peticion of | Ww Vort, ating for’ | Te PCTTES friree Deere? CEs meer. b Dhwon, (rep of N. T., tad the memorial of Chaunher of Coratedece, Of the State of New York, in corer oF PegErd to the papers aod records of the Metrict Conn of he t 4 nates for ee there District of Minds. ipa. low Cotarnitien. ere vey tne of | | tow SBEET. but the ful! Fy spon aanoe and a eer a Mr, Painn, (rep.) of Wis, introduced a to provide for the establishment of one or more eaval Sages 10 tho Northern and Northwestern lakes, Referred to the Com- inittee on Naval Airs. La FOR RAILR AD. Mr, Bucey, (rep.) of Cal, introduced » bill granting Jnnds to aid in the construction of a ra:iroad from Stack: ton to Copperopotia, California. Referred to the Com- mittes on Public Lands. BRANCH MONT AT Sa PRANODACD, Mr. MoRura, (rep.) of Cal, introduced a joint resolu- ton, aathorizing the Secrotary of the Treasury to chase a suitable aite fora branot mint at San on the approval of the title vy the United States Distriet Attorney for California; the resolution not to be con- strued a# authorizing the erection of a building thereon Upti jurisdiction thereof is ceded by the State of Oalifor- nia Referred to the Commitice on Appropriations, PRNMONKNE IN THN SOUTHERN sTATHM, On motion of Mr. Paawam, (rep.) of Mo, the Commit too on Invalid Pensions was tostructed to in ber struck from the pensio pation in rebellion, bi what authority, SRCURITY OF THR HEALTH AND LIVER OF PARKENORNS On motion of Mer. Rick, (rep,) of Mags, tho Judicmry Committee was directed to inquire what furthor legisia- tion is necessary for the better security of the Health and lives of passengers on vessels and steamers sailing under the lam of the United States; the committee to be autborized to seod for persons am! ne ‘and cause pfactical tests olin Ou account of thelr partic been restored, and if #o, by PROMOTION BY 81 ET OF MERITOMNOUS OF FCERA. Mr, Biaury, (rep,) of Me., offered the following :-— Resolved, That the ommities on Milltary, Affairs, be {n- structed tw Inquire intg the e: providing by law that offlee fi volt service Into the reguinraFiny mang be im the Tntior’ for gullast, etted meritorious of faithful conduct im the former, BAYT YARD APPOINTMENTS, On motion of Mr. Rotsiva, (rep.) of N, H., the Naval Committee was instructed to report a bill making the Appointment of the beads of the different mochanical departments at the various Navy Yafis subject to tue approval of the Senate, THR NORFOLK RivT. On motion of Mr. Euior, (rep.) of Maas, the Secretary of War was directed to communicate information in reference to the riot at Norfolk, Va, on the 16th of April, 1866. Also any evidence or documents relating to the alleged imprisonment iu Georgia of Rev. William Fincheo, a mismovary to the (reedmen of that Stato, ‘THR WRAZILIAN STEAMBIUP LOOK On motion of Mr. ALuer, (rep.) of Maas, the Post master Genoral was directed to communicate informa ton as to the failure of the Brazilian steawsbip line to connect, SRITLEMENT OF ACCOUNTE OF MILITARY OFFICERA. On motion of Mr, Haxr, (rep.) of N. ¥., the Military Committee was directed to inquire into the expedioncy of future legisiation to facilitate a settlement of military officers’ accounts with the War ‘A LINT OF PARDONED REWKLA REQUERTAD. On motion of Mir. Hant the President was requested to furnish a list of names, rank, position, &e., of ali persons engaged in the late rebellion, who have been joned by him wince April 15, 1965, with the reasous for granting the pardon, and the names of officers at whose solicitations pardous were granted. DINCUARGAS OF VOLUNTEERS. Mr. Horcnaum, (rep.) of N. Y., introduced a bill to authorize the grantng of discharaes to certain voiun- twers in the iate war, Referred to the Military Com- mittee, ‘TUR COARTWIAR TRADE. On motion of Mr. Buaxpwaxe, (rep.) of Conn., the Committee on Commerce was tnatructed to inquire waetner foreign vessels bave been or are tm the coastwise trade, contrary to the laws of the United States, and report the facts with such recommendations &s shail prevont the same, INCKEASE OF FAY OF DETAILED SOLDIRRS, On mation of dir. Bans, (rep.) of Mase, the Milltery Committee was instructed to consider the expediency of providing for an increase of pay for soldiers detailed for the purpose of clerical duty im the several depart ments, on one. ad on aE Nl the ¢ motion . BROOMALL, (rep. ) ‘om mittee of Ways and Moans se inetruched’ ip loasire Into the expediency of abolishing the five per vent In ternal Revenue tax on mapufacturing and the products of mechanics’ skill, or in some other way retieving thor interests from # portion of their present burdens. On motion of Mr, Weigen, (rep.) Ohio, the name commitioe was instructed to inquire lal of no amending the Internal Re Sect chovee’ en 00 “a be reduced to two , Wagons carriages red instead of five, as now provided by law, siso of hav inapeetore of ‘diatitioron who measure. lean bandred galions of whiskey por day paid by the gover ment and not by the distiiers, } THE WAR DRT OF THR COUNTRY. Mr, Keni, (rop,) of Pa, offered the following — That the proposition that the debt of the he exuingulehed by the gonerai phat 60 1H sanetionnd vy Koond principles of MALIOoMl Fook & my, and does pot meet will the approval of the House. Mr. Wastmonse, (rep.) of Ill,, moved to rafer the reno- lution to the Committee on Way# and Means. td Wesrwoam, (rep.) of Il., moved wo tay it on the tabie ‘The Honse refased to lay it on the tabie, and it wav referred to the Comm tice on Ways and Meaus KHQONETROUTION, Mr. Sratpina, (rep.) of Onio, offered the following Terviution, which was adopted :— Resatved, That the Jotat Com one wo inquire expediency 01 resslution declaratory of the purpose ot ihe reception of Renato ® and Represeutatives tr beliioun States, respectively, on the ratification by them of the coastitutional ainendimnent aod the estadliehment of a re pubiiean form of iy Ment Hot ineonslaiea: with Lue cubsubuten of the ed Mtaten, RELAEP OF UIC BARGED BOLE RS On motion of Mr. BUCKLAND the Miliary Committee ‘Was instructed to inquire toto the expediency of paring & law for the relet of ers wo have ac cidentaily boat their dine O10 INGANE ASYLOM. On motion of Mr. Ganyieen, (rep. ) of Obto, the Military Commitioe was instructed to inquire into the expediency Of presenting to Lhe State of Otio the atnber and other materm! belonging the United States at Comp Chase, Ohio, to be used w the erection of « State asyium for ihe idiotic, FMALL DIMTILLERY, Op motion of Mr. McKex, (rep) of Ky., the Committee on Ways and Means war instructed to fnquire into the expediency of exempting distiliers who dist! annuaily lea than twenty barrels from the license tax imposed vy act of July 13, 1866 KESTOCKY Own OU AOR, On motion of Mr. Coors, dem.) of Tene., the Military Committoe wax instructed to inquire into the expediency of extending to (he Home Guards of Kentucky the beue Ot of the law equaliz ng bounties PENRIONN, On motion of Mr. Juttax, (rep ) of Ind., the Commition on Invalid Pensions was instructed to inquire mio the expediency of ro amending the Pension laws as to allow applicants of pensious to recover the same from the date Of their diseharve THE APPAOPRIATION VOR INCRE: URY Der aT On motion of Mr. Fangritax the Secretary of the Trems ory Was directed to furnish information as to the dietrt bution of the $160 000 appropriated tart senion for in creased salaries ip the Treasury De partment On motion of Mr Hata, (top) of Ind, wtmilar infor Hon was enlled for w to Me disteitretion granted for the amo purpose by U 1680 Kernal on Tum On motion of Mr » the Jodiclary Committee war insiracted to Inqaire Inte the policy 1 RALARING IN THK TRAD wader any vircomvtances, to pererne © former owner of slaves, for the lowe of to ny constitutional ob the repeal of ruck laws. * VERIOF ORREWR ACES Mr Warnncnsn, of 1M, moved to tay the rewolu 0 the table. The resolution was inid ow the table by « vote of AE to Mr, Manner (rep) of Ti, offered the following hee roe which was vey, ‘as rep.) ot Cal " ‘ft tiled a himilar reve lay ruled (he point of onder differed In severe) partir slare (rep jot IIL, moved W» lay the pase to Cee cornmemities erie? axe Wren The Breanne apaquneed th lowe On the N and Ow On th m ¢ neleet counin it Orleans Med Mower 1 The latter wan subongy der of United Staten Mokihinrs bn & tke, Pareeworth and Cover On watorn Hatleati hewn, Maynard, Mefiorn Merege, Waxtiborn (Io), aod Chandler OT nerwal Hewat Vrewde— Meme Dar og, Neton Reggiowton, Myer ond Trimivla, Pandiog CAmmities om Preedmen's Afaire- Moore Kiet, Kevley, Orin, Binghatn, Taglor me Grinnell, Peine and Mareha’s Tre Hreakem sing anmvuneed ihe flier varances on the Commituse on , Wee, tn plac of Mr. Cintder, decent a Carrency, Mr. Henter im place of Mr Cul 4 «04 trom the Howe, on ¥ ao Me | Piles, co Miltary AGn: ” Serrtewriee, | Wy, Comper; om lavatia Feanons Wr Lefierk om lewd | ant Comat, Me Roneeras War Weta ne lays | Heater, Me Hawking: on fepentnare of Ney Dope nent, Mr. 5 Oh Ietret Coline, More May nerd ond ‘om Moin, Mowers Pens, Haw Ward «s, bm Mives and Mining, Me. Taybor ( on Puatie Ex penditeres Mr Aue | a. trom the | ‘| a The bill col under the lar meetings of fixing the tad of Fe Topresentatives thi Mr. Hiony explait how bers to be elected in Calitornia how, if elected, it would be t Washington on the 4th of March, wrest He know of no way (0 1x \Cuntons the authority were given tothe Governor {0 appvint representatives for tne next Congress He declined, howover, to move any amendment SiiRuLAMANdeR, (pop,) of Obbo, witherow hiv amend: Slaling that he could not make it ugohjeetionable toall the memvers from the Btates whieh had wot held DOWELL enggested an amendment empowertag the Governors of staice to Ux a day of election prior to the 4th of March: apes. stb Mr. Scmgxcx, (rep of Ohio, preferred to have the bilt with any provisions om the subject, and declined to let the ameudment be offered, . The second nection was amended, wud the bill was passed—127 to 30. Tt ts aw follows: — Re ic mi That, to addition tothe frat or regninn Tr a Ig Of Conernes there Jee meeting of the or tiath Congress of 1 United ane M prentier, at ww onthe dit day . the day on w eeoepe (hak Wi Ath of re the meeting saall take place on t Owelve o'eloele P Ske. 2 And be It further enacted, act vod July 28, 1806, entitled priatiogs for sundry ho year ending June »o amended Ua RO i ngrene Ting vo the tray sobuous provided torn tbe f Mr. Scumwce remarked Tevmieage, It tho tive mil pont th nly, he would endeavor to have tho see on am im the Senate. .. PAYMENT OF PEON S Mr. Pranam, (rep.) of Mo., from In at Fe Mg Joe Kenate bili of lat seaion to provide forthe payment of pensions. rox After consideration the amendments were agreed to, and the bill as amended passed. The first section authorizes the President of the United States to establish agencies for the payment of granted by the United States, whenever, In his Judgment, the public foterosts and the conven ence of the peasion- ers require, and, by and with the advice and consent of the senate, to appolat all pension agents, who aball hold thelr offices four years, and util their succemors shalb have beow appointed ‘and qualified, and who shall give bonds, with good and sufficient sureties, for such amoont and in such form a# the Secretary of the Interior may approve; provided that tbe number of pension agencies im any State or Territory #bail in no case be increased hereafter 60 an to oxceed three, and that no auch agency shall be establisned in addition to those now existing in any State or Territory in whieh the whole amount of pensions pald during the Grea! year next pre. ending shall uot have exceeded the sum of $600,000; and provi further, that the term of office of all pension agents appointed since the int day of January, 1866, aball expire at the end of thirty days from the passage of thia act; and thatthe President shall within fifteen days from the of this act pominate to the pemate persona for pension agents in the several agencies in whieh pension agents bave been appoinied since the sald lt of January, 1966, end that ail pension agents appointed prior to naid date last nawed and now acting shall continue in their respective offices until sheir auc convore shall be nomii and coufirmed in with the provisions of this act. PRIVEAOM® OF MEMBERS OF CONGRIFR Mr. Hats, crep.) of N. ¥., offered the following a & question of privilege :— Jinged that CB. Culver, of Pennaylvanle, House, is detained from his seat im this arrest, in Violetion of the provisions of the ‘Orat article of the constiiuiion, and of the pre nder suxth seotion, yin the same Lo Ubia House. breach of lin “ an privileges has been comm itted, and what adttos, should be fad; thereupon the seid Commitioe have power te send for peravan and papers, to sit during the session of the Mogse, Shuto report by bill OF otherwise at any Wme, Jo explanation of the resolution, Mr, Hats bad read at the Clerk's devk & newspaper raph, showing that Mr. Calver, of Venango Hank wi . Whe in euntody under the civil law, and that he had brought be- fore Jodgo Frankey ona writ of habeas corpus, on the ground that as a member of Congress he wan free from liability to arrest on civil procenm, aud that the Judge bad decided that « member of an wan DOL omitled to his privileges whea held for ae indictable Mr. Whtssme, (rep) of Pa., mated the man facts ar he understood tham, cootending that the decision was wrong and that Mr, Culver would by disebarged from eo The only exceptions to the esercwe of the privilage being where a member chased wih treason, folony uF breach of the peace. Mr. THaven, (rep.) of Pa. look the same ground ‘The resolution war adopted. MMAAGK FROM THK PRRIDENT—THE OCORRATION OF MERI CAN FOIL WY ONITED HTATEN TROOP, Tho “*KAKRR prosentod 8 menage from (iy Pregident in anewer Wo Toute resolution of Lhe Git of Mcember, im retereoce lo the cecapation of Mexan eo bv United Htates troops, transmitting a report from the secretary of War. It was referted o the Committee om Foreign Ataire MerkAGe FHOM THE PRI IX RELATION TO Oe Dy 2s i RURMATT. The Breakek also presented « ime@smage from the Prog Meut ta reply to Mr. Boutwell'® resolution relaing te tho discovery aud arrest of Joba H. Barratt, wuioh was referred to (he Judiciary Comimittae, Tho documents are volumoloun The first letter ia from Mr. Wildiog, United States consulate at Laverpool, dated September 27, 1506, Io which, addrowing Keoreary Reward, he says that laformation was givon to lim (he day befure that Murract was iu LIVerpool oF expected te be. He tok the alfidavit of the perme. who gave him the Information and trenmmitied tt to Mr Adama = The AMdavit maya that while going from Montreal to he became acquainted with & man caling bimeet We Carthy, «ho wid bim he bad been im the Com federate serviee engaged in conveying intel genre bewwoen Washingion and Kehmund, thet be 1 been concerned in ® plan for carrying off President Lincoln, which was concocted entrely by J Wilkes Booth and himself, that he came to Canada just lefore the asewar ination of Presdent 1 m, Vomk woihe oowmey ada le reo letter from Hoot rqying thas it ome uccunsary 10 change their plpns, and re. quested him to come to Washington imugiuiely and that he did start immediately for W. tom, He did bat om hie way was in won delayed at Lhe break am table, @ gee empolel 0 a, news wae loo Coed bo be Wok a newepaper frum tie ni at the eocaurrenet, gad he y) Was SOrprised Wo Hee his pare there, amd oo Sunday lank te ae wile ee aot Whas ‘My name te Surrast vO, aad wide, sthoue priest # King, at Rome, writes to Becretary & Int hat Barratt pecentiy eutinvet in King's inforaan' mt fot Lverpe eocreted at Three Kivers by at fultbot said that Burract neem 4 ito money, aod appenled to & cor ret The informans on pres any sepe were taken t ) ate crimes! be © Hecreary Haein f ferred Wo dudge Adverse lit, wor DOL \o prewmenie wt hecreiary hers | nim, Wo snee w Hone 0 demand Wwe eufvender of “Gir thter King 10 recrstary Kavrart, June 23, 1868, cage yy in ane formant the day before, ea peasived fr wcompas) yt Gotamens fhe hed wt s ove Matement ' ot “ “nr tod how Vora he ite ty jor wns dome “Ss cary “ewert, Angad %, 1900, cage he ‘ Anal Avionelts tee faforme: on wh or Ho Fenenee Wan Greatly jpuer outed ty ty and i et i oat govern we ered ths surrender of eee) ere woud, my eoreiary bewerd lo Minteter Ring, “1. reeit bite to CrIpey & combate more Tin areph wub tie Sakae, Gad We vat Fikeur the porpee see te pay 6 efaratiow Becnevary by view eh Car cel Antewell, ead te at bw heer ly the ater Of ap eRtpadincn testy ve scald gove Barrett ep. of wheuker te the creet of the fenet being dows id enter intr 09 Criret) om cont, sien Tequading Veal Barren te wn dsenerged ond Cart ot aawined. Minter King 0 Secretary fewert, ¢nt Rome No- vember 2 age he hed an inters re with (ardinet Anvemats, whe fremkig replied be wooed ore op Rermt, Oe ood a tee requedt Of tee cael King, wader uate Keverober 10, saps (ual Ue Cor CONTINUED OF TRETE PAGR